Clinical Trial

Restoration of Normative Postural Control

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Summary
The objective of this proposal is to investigate the effects of training to use direct electromyographic (dEMG) control of a powered prosthetic ankle on transtibial amputees'. The aimed questions to answer: 1. whether dEMG control will improve balance and postural stability of amputees, 2. whether dEMG control will lead to more natural neuromuscular control and coordination, 3) whether dEMG control will reduce cognitive processes. Participants will go through PT guided training on using dEMG controlled prosthetic ankles and are evaluated for their capability on functional tasks. The results will be compared with a comparison group, which goes through the same training but with their everyday passive prostheses on balance capability, neuromuscular coordination, and cognitive load during locomotion.
Protocol Amendment History 4 changes
minor Completion pushed: 2028-06-30 -> 2028-07-30 2026-07-15
minor Completion moved earlier: 2028-07-30 -> 2028-06-30 2026-07-03
notable Primary completion moved earlier: 2028-06-30 -> 2028-05-30 2026-07-02
notable Primary completion pushed: 2027-07-01 -> 2028-06-30 2026-06-17
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06452186
Lead Sponsor North Carolina State University
Collaborators: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Conditions Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2023-10-01
Primary Completion 2028-05-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-14